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Thursday, October 2

Ice Age Mammals Visit the Museum! 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. New Brunswick Museum. This exhibit brings fascinating models, images, and family fun for you! Celebrate the opening of a visiting exhibition from the Canadian Museum of Nature and meet paleontologist Dr. Randall Miller. Free with regular museum admission. (506) 643-2300 / 1-888-268-9595.

Cops for Cancer - 7 p.m. Imperial Theatre. This fundraising concert for the Canadian Cancer Society features the Country Blues Band, Donnie & the Monarchs, special guest Matt Andersen and many more! Tickets are $20. (506) 674-4100.

Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey home game, 7 p.m. Harbour Station. Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Shawinigan Cataractes. (506) 657-1234.

Friday, October 3

Serie Rido: Annie Blanchard, 8 p.m. Théâtre Louis Vermeersch, Centre Samuel-de-Champlain, 67 Ragged Point Rd. Singer Annie Blanchard, a finalist for the 2005 Star Academie competition (the Québécoise version of Canadian Idol) and won a prix Félix in 2006 for her performance of the song Évangéline, brings her voice and charisma in this performance. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 the day of the show. Rido-Sélect: save 23% if you buy the entire Serie (six shows). For information, phone (506) 658-4600 or visit www.saintjeanarts.ca

Palaeo Poetry at the NBM 5 to 7 p.m. New Brunswick Museum. Come and enjoy a free-admission poetry reading by award winning writer Monty Reid from the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. Refreshments with cash bar. (506) 643-2300 / 1-888-268-9595.

The House on Fortune Street 7 p.m. Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, UNB Saint John. All are welcome to an admission-free book reading with author Margot Livesey as she delves into her new book, The House on Fortune Street. She's the second author to read as part of the Lorenzo Reading Series which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. For more information contact The University Bookstore at (506) 648-5540 or inprint at (506) 648-2315.

One Night With You 7:30 p.m., Imperial Theatre Mike Bravener, an award winning Elvis Tribute Artist, along with his band Mike Cadillac And The Rockin' 88s, members of the Bonnie Kilburn dancers, The Sweet Sapphires, and Elvis' drummer from the '50s and actual star in that original '68 performance, Mr. D.J. Fontana, will recreate portions of Elvis Presley's historic Nov. 3, 1968 show that marked his return to the stage. Tickets are $30. Call 674-4100 1-800-323- SHOW (7469) for more information.

Saturday, October 4

Elore Festival Singers 8 p.m. Imperial Theatre. The Elora Festival Singers, hailed as one of the world's finest professional choirs, bring their rich, warm voices come together to perform a wide range of musical styles. Single Tickets: $32, $33, & $30. (506) 674-4100.

Saint John Sea Dogs home game 7 p.m. Harbour Station. Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Halifax Mooseheads. 657-1234.

Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation Fundraising Dinner Reception: 6 p.m. Delta Brunswick Hotel. The dinner, starting at 7 p.m., will feature Lebanese cuisine. The Foundation was established in 1993 to recognize the late doctor's many contributions to the community and to promote education for professionals in the area of child abuse. Dr. David Stephen, a recognized expert in child abuse prevention, died in a car crash in 1990. Tickets: $75. Available by calling: (506) 432-2071 (daytime); (506) 847-4158 (evening); or (506) 636-9803.

Colours and Canvas Art Exhibition Sat. and Sun., Oct. 4 and 5: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent (off Millidge Avenue, near Baxter Foods). Admission: $2. (proceeds go to the Church to help with expenses of extensive roof and furnace work just done). Enjoy the work of very talented amateur painters. Door Prizes to be drawn for at end of Show on Sunday, with complimentary ballots with admission fee. The guest artist is Ron Howard. (506) 642-7404 or (506) 647-2771.

East Coast Women's Expo 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Fort Howe Hotel. This is a consumer trade show bringing together area business with their target consumers - Women! To learn more, visit www.ecwe.homestead.com. (506) 459-7139.

Fall Container Arrangement Demo 11 a.m. Salvation Army, 27 Prince Edward St. This presentation from The Salvation Army Auxiliary of Saint John features a Fall Container Arrangement demo, Chicken Patty Luncheon, Jewelry Cleaning & Examination, Silent Auction & Door Prize. Tickets, available from Pictures Plus, Mike's Jewelry Repair, Guardian Kennebecasis Drugs and the Salvation Army Office, are $20 each, and all proceeds from this tour support The Salvation Army programs and services in the greater Saint John area. (506) 672-3092.

Fall Celebration The Salvation Army 27 Prince Edward Street. Doors will open 11 a.m. for a demonstration of Fall Container Arrangements by Cedarcrest Gardens. As well, Mike Hamm of Mike's Jewelry Repair will clean and examine your jewelry. There will also be a silent auction. At 12 noon there will be a Chicken Patty Luncheon accompanied by the strains of beautiful young voices. Tickets ($20 each) are available at Pictures Plus, Mike's Jewelry Repair and the Guardian Kennebecasis Drugs as well as at The Salvation Army. All proceeds from this event will support the programs and services of The Salvation Army in the greater Saint John Area.

Sunday, October 5

Multicultural Fair 2008, 2 to 5 p.m. St. Paul's Anglican Church, (next to the Post Office), Rothesay. This event will raise support for a school for orphaned girls in Eldoret, Kenya. Vistors will enjoy food, entertainment, kids games, face and body painting, dancers & multicultural fashions, singers, jugglers, buskers, magicians, and minstrels. Adults: $5; Children: Free.

Deciduous drop "" Leaf Peeping 12 noon to 2 p.m. Irving Nature Park. Meet at the Sheldon Point trail head beside the large grey barn. Enjoy Sheldon Point trail, and learn more about the trees of this trail and how they get prepare for winter. (506) 653-7367.

Heavenly Gowns Fall Fashion Event Enjoy a bridal fashion show complete with bridesmaid, flower girls and mother of the bride gowns. Models are provided by NWH Modeling. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $3 for children 12 and under. (506) 674-4100.

Wednesday, October 8

Saint John Sea Dogs home game 7 p.m. Harbour Station. Saint John Sea Dogs vs. PEI Rocket. (506) 657-1234.

Symphony New Brunswick: Season Premiere! 8 p.m. Imperial Theatre. Come enjoy the first concert of the season featuring Conductor Stéphane Laforest and soloist Patricia Creighton, principal Flute with Symphony Nova Scotia. Highlights of the performance are Symphony No. 8, Op. 88, G Major, Antonin Dvorak, Czech Suite, Op.39, D Major, Antonin Dvorak, Concertino for Flute, Op. 107, D Major, Cecile Chaminade, and Five Miniatures for Flutes and Strings, William McCauley. Tickets can be purchased at the Imperial Box Office (506) 674-4100; online at www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca; or at the door. Adults: $40; Seniors: $35 and Students: $10.

Galleries & Museums

Citadel Gallery - 162 Charlotte Street. Mon-Fri 9-5.

Saint John Arts Centre

Canada Games Gallery - Rene Collins - Nature's Palette

Library Gallery - Leslie Reid - Not in My Garden

Frazee Gallery - 'Beyond Words', an exhibit of 19 celebrated regional artists: Jim Boyd, Linda Brine, Darren Byers, Brigitte Clavette, George Fry, Toby Graser, Fred Harrison, Susan Vida Judah, Suzanne Hill, Kathy Hooper, Sue Hooper, Elma McKay, Andrea Meeson, Brian Meeson, Alison Murphy, John Murphy, Peter Powning, Karen Shackleton, Peter Thomas

City Gallery -'Profiles and Projections - The G12 Years' runs Tues. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show continues through November 1. Please call 633-4870 for more info.

Cobalt Gallery: Tue to Fri, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fourth floor, John Law Building, 89 Canterbury Street.

Fulcrum Gallery - Various work on display. 213 Water St. Saint Andrews, NB. Call 529- 3306 for more information.

Hooper Studios upstairs Gallery features an exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, masks and fine craft by five local artists; Sue and Kathy Hooper, George Fry, carvers Darren Byers and David O'Keefe. We have lovely posters available of John Hooper's work and poetry. Enjoy the beauty of the 30 minute drive from Saint John or Sussex to the Studio and Gallery at 177 Kennebecasis River Road in Hampton. Consider a unique present; gift certificates that may be used towards a purchase through the Gallery or used for an upcoming 2008 art class, workshop or retreat at Hooper Studios. Call to find out more or to make a purchase. 506 650-3333.

Joie de Vivre Gallery, Visual art and fine craft presented in the unique setting of a historic building in the Village of Riverside-Albert, 45 minutes from Moncton along Route 114 toward Fundy National Park, 5702 King St., Riverside-Albert. For hours and info, please call 506-882-2276, or visit the website at www.joiedevivre.nb.ca.

Klausen Gallery, 106 Prince William St., 693-9976 featuring work by local artists, photographers and sculptors. Open Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. "" 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. "" 1 p.m. Currently featuring a show of works by local artist, Colin Smith.

Lorenzo Society Art Show Series Staff Club, Ward Chipman Library Building, UNB Saint John, 100 Tucker Park Road (506) 648-5757.

The New Brunswick Museum One Market Square. (506) 643-2300: Mon "" Wed and Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: noon - 5 p.m.

Exhibition At the Imperial Theatre. The Saint John Art Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an exhibition at Imperial Theatre. The exhibition, titled Celebrating 100 Years of Art, features the work of over 20 local artists, with many different subjects, styles, and media, including colourful florals, stirring landscapes, portraits and more. The exhibition will remain in the Imperial Theatre's main lobbies until December 10 and can be viewed during regular Box Office hours, as well as performance nights.

Handworks Gallery, 12 King Street, Handworks Gallery features the work of over 50 of New Brunswick's finest artists and craftspeople. Visit our gallery to see jewelry, pottery, painting, sculpture and metalwork. Call 652-9787 Saint John.

Peter Buckland Gallery, 80 Prince William Street. (506) 693-9721. buckart@nb.sympatico.ca.

The Gallery at Tim Isaac Art and Antiques 97 Prince William St. Saint John, N.B. E2L 2B2. They provide collectors and art admirers an opportunity to see works in a gallery context which normally would be sold at auction while also promoting the region's historic artists, nationally and internationally. The Gallery is always interested in acquiring important New Brunswick and Canadian art. The gallery offers clients the option of consigning their art works for private sale or to be sold at one of their regular auctions as they have done for over 30 years. Please visit the website at www.timisaac.com and click on "The Gallery" for photos of the paintings.

Third Space Gallery located on the third floor of the New Brunswick Museum, Market Square, until September 20.

Trinity Galleries - Two new artists, Sara Caracristi and Michelle St. Onge and 'Party with a Purpose,' (506) 634-1611. Website: www.trinitygalleries.ca Hours are Monday "" Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. www.trinitygalleries.ca.

Ongoing

Become A Better Speaker And Leader - Wednesdays. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. 18th floor, Brunswick Square Tower, Germain Street. Join Harbourside Toastmasters to help improve your public speaking confidence and skills in a positive, interactive group setting. Program is affordable, self-paced and proven. Guests and new members always welcome. (506) 849-0574.

Drawing Classes with Young Leonardos. Instructor: Roger Foucault- formally trained, certified, and practiced in classical/traditional animation, as well as being a published children's book illustrator. Roger also provide drawing seminars and workshops around various schools in New Brunswick. Ask about our private lessons that are now available. Check our website at www.youngleonardos.ca or call (506) 657-DRAW (3729) for more information.

Harbourside Toastmasters helps people to improve public speaking confidence and skills in a positive, interactive group setting. Guests and new members are always welcome. Regular meetings are held Wednesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., 18th Floor, Brunswick Square Tower, Saint John. For more information, contact: info@harbourside.freetoasthost.net or Kathryn Hanson 849-0574.

Highland Dancing Programs Classes to be held on Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings in the Rothesay area. Introduction to Highland Dance for Pre-Schoolers; Beginner Dancers; and a special 10-week Adults Program. Rothesay School of Highland Dancing is a not-for-profit association with a philosophy to provide fun and fitness while learning about Highland Dance and promoting the Scottish Culture. Professionally taught, fun classes for recreation, competition and exam levels. Instructors have over 30 years of experience. Grace, coordination, concentration and strength in motion. For more information about our open registration please call (506) 847-1216.

Kennebecasis Public Library Kennebecasis Public Library, One Landing Court, Quispamsis. (506) 849-5314.

The Saint John Community Drum Circle will gather on the last Saturday of each month from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saint John (UUC) on 545 Sandy Point Rd. For more info contact Justin at: 696 1564.

Ambiance Day Spa & Wellness Center, offering beginner to advanced classes in Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Infant Massage, Labour Support, Prenatal Yoga and Mom & Baby Workout Yoga. Drop in and preregister for classes. Check out our calendar online www.theambiancespa.com or call 642-6422.

Bluegrass Jam Festival- 7:30 to 10 p.m. Every Monday evening. Saint John Marina, 2050 Westfield Road. Bluegrass musicians wanted. Public welcome. For more information visit http://www.bluegrassfriends.com or call (506) 738-2988.

Camarilla Love Action Role-Playing - An evening of LARP based on the World of Darkness setting by White Wolf Game Studios. New members welcome. Must be 18 years of age or older. We meet Saturday evenings at the Community Health Center behind Saint Joseph's Hospital at 6:30 p.m. Please use back door. Knock loudly. For more info please e-mail dchodt@yahoo.ca

The Free Reeling Film Society presents a film every Monday evening at the Somerset Pub. Showtime is at 8 p.m. and all are welcome. Come view a film free of charge in the company of friends. Phone 652-5238 for further details.

Customized Workshops for Your Non Profit Organizations - The Saint John Volunteer Centre is pleased to be able to offer Customized Workshops for Non Profit Organizations. These workshops consist of topics on Board Development and Volunteer Management. Their excellent trainers will take the topic of your choice and tailor it for your organization. These workshops can be anywhere from 1 hour to a full day. They can be presented at the location of your choice. For Workshop Costs and further information contact: Brian Boudreau Training Resources Coordinator Saint John Volunteer Centre (506) 658-1555 training@nb.aibn.com

The Carleton Choristers under the direction of Claire Driscoll, meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30 at Carleton Kirk United Church, Duke Street West, and would like to welcome new members to this mixed choir. For information, call 696-4400.

Film Pix- First Tuesday of each month. Empire 10, McAllister Drive (East). Film Pix is your chance to see world-class indie, art-house and foreign language films, and support a major film scholarship for local youth at the same time. Join the audience on the first Tuesday of each month. For list of films, location, dates and more, visit www.filmpix.ca/schedule.htm).

Knitting Classes Cricket Cove, Saint John City Market, 47 Charlotte Street. Offering on-going knitting classes designed for Beginner/Intermediate knitters. Pre-Registered classes run for 2, 3 or 4 weeks, a total of 6 hours of instruction for the cost of $35, plus tax and materials. Cricket Cove also offers Private Knitting Lessons for $25 an hour. For a further description of classes, please speak with a member of their helpful staff or call Cricket Cove during business hours at the Saint John City Market (506) 642-2797.

Learn To Draw Each Saturday 1 to 2 p.m. Michaels Arts & Crafts, 80 McAllister Drive. Classical / traditional animator and published children's book and medical illustrator Roger Foucault will be offering drawing lessons for beginners level, ages 8 to 12. (Classes for older kids and adults to be announced soon). Price: $17 per class (supplies are included in the cost). This beginners level is a 6-week course. Lessons include drawing using basic shapes; still life drawing; perspective drawing; drawing using proper proportioning; cartooning; and landscape drawing. Intermediate and advanced courses will be introduced soon to further expand and enhance the drawing experience. This is a great introductory opportunity for those who wish to broaden their drawing skills and pursue their passion in the art of drawing as taught by a professional in this field. Adult learning classes are also available. Please register with customer service at the Michaels store location. (506) 693-7700.

Registration for music lessons at Music from the Heart. Private piano, guitar, voice group voice, childrens classes adult voice contact Elaine Boulanger, 672-2305 or 651-0479. www.elaineboulanger.com. Lessons start September 8.

Mitchell Music Studio: Guitar lessons with Jonathan Mitchell, performance artist. Look for their upcoming rock and recording camps. Spaces still available with Susan Mitchell, voice teacher- all styles, all ages, and piano lessons. Located at the Gothic Arches, uptown Saint John. Phone, 693-4229.

Saint John Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers "" If you are new to this area and would like to join this national organization for women, call Sue at 633-8513 or e-mail us at sjkvnewcomers@hotmail.com. We get together for monthly lunches and coffees, book club, weekly bridge, mahjong, walking, Moms & Tots along with other interest groups and social get-togethers. Get in touch"¦meet other "newcomers" to the Saint John area.

The Saint John Men's Chorus, under the direction of Mr. David Mitchell, is recruiting new members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road. For more information, please call 738 8281.

The South West New Brunswick Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (SWNB - PWAC) meets the second Tuesday evening of each month at 6:45 p.m. at Brenan's Select Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road in Saint John. This intimate group of experienced writers meets monthly to discuss the business of writing. Anyone interested in making money as a professional writer is invited to come and learn about PWAC and its ability to help writers develop their writing opportunities. Call Trudy at 832-0338 or e-mail trudan@nbnet.nb.ca for more information.

The Saint John Shambhala Meditation Group meets weekly. All welcome. For more information, please contact 696-0802 or saintjohnshambhala@gmail.com.

Tarot readings "" To book an intuitive consultation please call Melinda DeLong at 674-2510.

Yoga at The Yoga Studio, breathe, feel, relax, watch and allow. Classes offered for all levels, beginners to seasoned yogis. Call Debra Bathgate your Kripalu Certified Teacher at 642-1103 for her upcoming schedule of classes. Visit www.kripalu.org for further information about this method of Hatha Yoga.

The Yoga Outlet offers classes for everyone. All ages, body types and experience levels are welcome! Check out www.yogaoutlet.ca for more information or call 658-YOGA (9642) for more information.

Weekend Public Swims - Aquatic Centre Saturday & Sundays: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 50 Union Street. Admission: Adults $7.50, Children $5., Family of four: $20. For more information: (506)658-4715.

West Branch Public Library: Babies in the Library, Time for Tots, Pre-School Story Time, Hackmatack Book Club, The Knitting Club, Family Drop-In Program, Book Club In A Bag: All these activities take place here. For more information or if you would like to register for a program contact the Library at 643-7260 or e-mail us at westbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca.

Customer Service and Career Development Program Mon. to Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sep 15, 2008 through Feb 27, 2009. Register now! If you have a disability and are seeking employment, join our program, developed by The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. There is no charge to people with disabilities who are currently not working or returning to school. Topics include customer service, computer basics, and employability skills, and one-on-one career counselling is also provided, along with. Mentorship placement potential with employers. Resumé upon completion. Email: nfoley@ccrw.org or call the Project Coordinator at (506) 672-3280.